Isola Bella & Isola dei Pescatori: Hop-on Hop-off Taxi Boat Tour

About this experience

This ticket gives a place on the Isola Bella and Isola dei Pescatori Hop-on Hop-off Taxi Boat Tour, a self-paced boat tour on Lake Maggiore departing from Piazza Marconi in Stresa. The operator's taxi boat carries guests across the lake at their own pace, without a fixed group schedule. Lake Maggiore sits on the border of Lombardy and Piedmont, roughly an hour from Milan, and has connected these islands to the mainland since the Borromeo family developed Isola Bella into a baroque palace and terraced garden complex in the seventeenth century. From Stresa, the operator's boat calls at Isola dei Pescatori, a small fishing island whose narrow lanes and waterfront houses have remained largely unchanged for centuries, and at Isola Bella, home to the Palazzo Borromeo and its ten terraced gardens descending to the lake. Entrance to Isola Bella is included in the ticket; Isola dei Pescatori requires no admission ticket. Note that landing fees are payable on site and are not covered by this ticket. A land steward is available on Saturdays and Sundays to provide additional guidance on the islands. The ticket is valid for the full hop-on hop-off service from Piazza Marconi, allowing guests to spend as long as they choose on each island before rejoining the boat. Vehicles are not sold through this listing. Any vehicle used during the experience is supplied by the operator and returned at the end.

Highlights

• Self-paced hop-on hop-off boat tour on Lake Maggiore
• Departs from Piazza Marconi in Stresa, around one hour from Milan
• Visit Isola Bella's baroque palace and terraced gardens
• Explore Isola dei Pescatori at your own pace
• Lake Maggiore sits on the Lombardy and Piedmont border
• Gardens and palace complex developed by the Borromeo family in the 17th century

What is included

• Hop-on hop-off taxi boat from Stresa
• Entrance ticket for Isola Bella (Isola dei Pescatori does not require a ticket)

Not included

• Landing fees to be paid onsite
• Land steward (available Sat/Sun)

Before you go

Arrival and getting on the water Make your way to Piazza Marconi in Stresa, where the taxi boat service departs. Arrive in good time before you plan to set off, as the hop-on, hop-off format means boats run throughout the day and you can board when ready. Note that a landing fee is payable on site and is not covered by your ticket, so bring some cash or a card for this. During your visit Your entrance ticket covers Isola Bella. No ticket is needed to visit Isola dei Pescatori, so you can hop off there freely. A land steward is available on Saturdays and Sundays if you need assistance on the islands. Take care on the jetties and boat boarding points, as surfaces can be slippery near the water. Photography is generally welcome outdoors on the islands, though some indoor areas of Isola Bella may have their own rules, so follow any signage you see on the day.

Cancellation terms

Free cancellation up to the day of the experience.